I was a plumber in my former life. I haven't been in the industry for 30 years, but I would first check with the public water authority delivering your water. They will likely have ideas about how to resolve your situation. You have two factors in play: distance and elevation. Both of these create resistance resulting in pressure loss. I agree with Hardwood that a booster pump is probably in order. I suspect his pump is a 1 to 1 1/2 horsepower if it is a submersible. Based on the elevations and distance you describe, I would be willing to bet that a booster pump within 100' of your house would yield tremendous results in pressure increase. You might consider a conventional pressurized water tank in the house to stabilize the pressure. If your house is a two story you will want to achieve pressure between 40-60 psi for ordinary service. Your pump should be outfitted with a pressure switch that will allow hi/lo settings that you can adjust to meet your needs. Once you get above 80 psi you will start to put your plumbing components (faucets, valves, water heater, etc. at risk. Take a look at the link provided for a starting point. Good luck.

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